CUTLER – Henry Earl Owens, 83, of Cutler, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at his daughter's home in Steeleville, Illinois.

Henry was born January 22, 1938 in Cutler, IL, to Henry J. and Genevieve M. Coke Owens.  He married Shirley Hemmen on July 2, 1955 in Union City, TN.  Henry was a retired Journeyman from World Color Press, Sparta, IL.  He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Willisville, IL and was an avid blood donor.

Henry is survived by his wife Shirley Owens of Cutler, IL, children; Robin (Bill) Stoffel of Steeleville, IL, Dawn (Steve) Rodewald of Steeleville, IL, Tracy (Denise) Owens of Percy, IL, and Lonnie (Laura) Owens of Athens, AL, nineteen grandchildren, thirty-nine great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.

Henry was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 am, Friday, April 30, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Willisville, IL with Father Leo J. Hayes officiating.  Friends may call 5 to 8 pm, Thursday, April 29, 2021, and Friday, 8 to 9:45 am at Wilson's Funeral Home, Steeleville, IL.  Memorials may be given to Masses or the Pro-Life Organization and can be mailed to Wilson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 217, Steeleville, IL 62288.  To sign the guestbook, visit www.wilsonsfuneralhome.net .  Due to executive order, face masks must be worn, and social guidelines must be followed.